Town Pop. 7,995

Living in New Mills: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

New Mills comes out at 63/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the SK12 postcode district.

Notably, nothing falls below 42/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On healthcare specifically, New Mills sits 23 points above the SK12 district figure of 29/100. That sits 13 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SK12 postcode district.

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New Mills scores 63 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 285 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 84 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Public order 65 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 38 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Burglary 22 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 85 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rock Mill Lane 19 crimes
  2. 2 Stafford Street 17 crimes
  3. 3 Park Road 16 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 90
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 13

Services

Schools
42
8 schools in area · 12 within 4km
6Good2Ungraded
  • Hague Bar Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • New Mills Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2025
    Good
  • New Mills Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)Primary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)Primary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • New Mills SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • St George's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsManchester University Hospitals (central site)10.3 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary10.4 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital10.9 mi
Hospital waitsThe Christie NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks97.2%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,367 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
79
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across High Peak
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 232 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed2.4%Retired23.8%Student3%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.8%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary26.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.5%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership73.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax High Peak · 2026-27
A £1,590
B £1,855
C £2,120
D £2,385
E £2,915
F £3,445
G £3,975
H £4,770
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
52
New Mills Central 0.3 mi
New Mills Newtown 0.6 mi
Furness Vale 1.4 mi
J25 M60 6.6 mi
J26 M60 6.6 mi
J3 M67 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Ample 10
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 11
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 49
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 78
Semi-detached £340,000 23
Terraced £238,998 38
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£144k £270k £399k £525k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Furness Vale 56 1.3 mi away ⇄
Birch Vale 56 1.4 mi away ⇄
Disley 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
Marpleridge 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hayfield 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
High Lane 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Whaley Bridge 59 2.9 mi away ⇄
Marple Bridge 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chinley 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Marple 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Higher Poynton 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Charlesworth 60 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is New Mills a nice place to live?

New Mills is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for New Mills is 63/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is New Mills?

New Mills is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 579 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in New Mills?

Among the top-rated schools in New Mills are Hague Bar Primary School, New Mills Nursery School and New Mills Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in New Mills in total.

What are house prices like in New Mills?

The current median house price in New Mills is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £340,000, terraced £238,998. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 78 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

New Mills in context

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Postcode districts in New Mills

SK12 59 ⇄
SK22 58 ⇄

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